Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8334508 | International Journal of Biological Macromolecules | 2012 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
Microcrystalline cellulose was prepared from bean hull, rice straw and rice hull. The use of rice hull and rice straw pulp in different proportions as a source of silica to prepare silicified microcrystalline cellulose was investigated. Preparations of microcrystalline cellulose-potato starch composites with different potato starch concentrations were performed. All samples were characterized through various techniques. Physical and mechanical properties of the prepared tablets were tested. The biological activities of one composite was tested in a hyperlipidemic rat model and compared to orlistat to assess its antilipidemic potential. This composite exhibited remarkable antilipidemic effect with decreased insulin sensitivity.
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Authors
Abeer M. Adel, Nashwa A. El-shinnawy,